Manchester United have opened informal talks with Harry Maguire over a one-year extension, talkSPORT understands.

Talks are yet to reach a formal stage but Maguire would prefer clarity before the January window opens, when he is eligible to sign a pre-agreement with an overseas club.

Man United value Maguire both on and off the field. Despite being stripped of the captaincy by former manager Erik ten Hag , the England defender remains part of the players’ leadership team.

He underlined his importance with a late winner over Liverpool on Sunday, handing the Red Devils their first victory at Anfield since January 2016.

Maguire is understood to be open to extending , but any new deal is expected to be short-term and require the 32-year-old to take a pay cut.

The 32-year-old is curr

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